jumble — an untidy collection of things mixed together without order
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an untidy collection of things mixed together without order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʌmbəl/
Example Sentences
- My sock drawer is such a jumble that finding a matching pair is like winning the lottery.
- The student's essay was a jumble of unrelated ideas.
- She jumbled all the puzzle pieces together, making it impossible to solve.
jumble
NOUN[/ˈdʒʌmbəl/]
an untidy collection of things mixed together without order
His desk is a jumble of papers, mugs, and tangled cables.
In a jumble of props, the proud magician tumbles and becomes humble!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Jumble emerged in the 16th century as a verb meaning 'to mix confusedly or disorder'. Its exact origin is uncertain, though it is possibly related to 'jump', evoking the image of objects bouncing and scattering in disarray.
Breakdown
The word likely combines jump- (to move abruptly) with -le (frequentative suffix indicating repeated action), suggesting a repeated jumping or tumbling motion that results in confusion or disorder.
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📝Examples
“My sock drawer is such a jumble that finding a matching pair is like winning the lottery.”
“The student's essay was a jumble of unrelated ideas.”
“She jumbled all the puzzle pieces together, making it impossible to solve.”
“My brain feels like a jumble after studying for 12 hours straight.”
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